Tired of gloom and doom stories about the North American real estate market? We are, too. So welcome to Happy Real Estate News.

In real estate it's important to remember: there isn't one market out there, there are hundreds of thousands. And the factors driving these markets vary from city to city, neighborhood to neighborhood, even from street to street.

There's no denying that the mortgage meltdown has meant tragedy for many home owners. But take a look around.

You'll see there's very happy activity in many vibrant markets throughout North America. By focusing on the good news and passing the message around, we can help speed up the market recovery.

This web site is a reality check, based on actual facts on the ground. It's vital information you need to run your real estate business and educate your clients about the market in your area.

We update this information every month, so come back whenever you need to get the real story about real estate bright spots in North America.